Germany have been knocked out of the World Cup, with a win towards Costa Rica not sufficient to safe them a spot within the final 16.
Hansi Flick’s aspect got here from behind to beat Costa Rica of their ultimate group sport 4-2.
On an exhilarating evening in Qatar, Japan beat Spain 2-1 within the different group sport, which means Germany’s journey was over earlier than the knockout phases began for the second World Cup in a row.
Japan’s profitable purpose, which knocked Germany out, was relatively controversial, with some believing the ball went out of play earlier than Kaoru Mitoma crossed it to Ao Tanaka, who went on to attain.
However, a prolonged VAR verify adopted the purpose, and it was dominated in Japan’s favour, with officers saying the entire of the ball had not crossed the road.
The outcomes imply Japan prime Group E, and Spain come second, with Costa Rica additionally failing to qualify.
Sky Sports’ Charlotte Marsh stated: “It’s fairly inconceivable that Germany would exit on the group stage in two successive World Cups – however it’s occurred.
“It has been a litany of failures at the tournament since their 2014 win in Brazil, but you cannot say that just because of their pedigree, Germany deserved a spot in the knockout rounds.
“Given their probabilities created – particularly towards Japan and Costa Rica – they need to have cruised into the final 16. But errors in midfield and defence in the end proved to be their downfall.”
Germany led the sport 1-0 at half-time after Serge Gnabry obtained an early purpose, however Costa Rica took a shock 2-1 lead, which quickly had Germany and Spain heading out of the competitors.
But Kai Havertz equalised after which added a 3rd to place Germany again in entrance, earlier than Niclas Fullkrug netted a fourth.
Japan will now face Group F runners-up Croatia within the final 16, whereas Spain will go on to play Group F winners Morocco.
Source: information.sky.com”